From Gary Cahill to Sergio Aguero: The January transfers that got away

Fernando Torres may now be wearing Chelsea blue, while
Andy Carroll made an incredible £35million move from Newcastle to Liverpool, but what about the ones that got away? We take a look at the transfers that never quite surfaced.

The 29-year-old winger is out of favour at Manchester City, but his rumoured move away from Eastlands in the January transfer window never came to fruition .

West Ham were thought to be leading the pack chasing the former Chelsea man, but Roberto Mancini decided not to let the diminutive midfielder leave on loan, apparently preferring a permanent deal if any.

Ultimately Wright-Phillips, who only has three Premier League appearances so far this season, may have been kept at City because of a long-term injury to Adam Johnson , who is out for three months.

The transfer saga that got Ian Holloway ‘s blood boiling, Charlie Adam is still a Blackpool player, despite moves from several top flight clubs – and an apparent transfer request from the Dundee-born player.

With hardly any time to increase their (rejected) offer, Tottenham were left wanting and Atlético proudly explained that the former Manchester United striker would be playing up front with Aguero for the foreseeable future.

Gary Cahill (right) hasn’t left Bolton…yet (Pic: Action)Gary Cahill

Thought to be leaving for Arsenal imminently, Gary Cahill is staying at Bolton Wanderers – at least until the summer.

Despite insistence from fans that the Gunners need another defender if they’re going to push for the Premier League title, Wenger stuck to his word and didn’t make any moves before 11pm.

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain is still a Saint (Pic: The FA via Getty)Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain

The 17-year-old was subject to numerous transfer rumours throughout January, but his proposed move from Southampton to Arsenal/Man Utd/Liverpool/Chelsea/Spurs (delete as applicable) never came to the fore.

Reports on deadline day suggested that the talented youngster would move to Arsenal, if anyone, and would be loaned back to the Saints for the remainder of the season.